PERU · DESTINATION
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 puerto maldonado tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata reserve with canopy ziplining, river caimans, Lake Sandoval wildlife, night walks, and a clay lick bird show.
“Thank you for this adventure! Extra thanks to our guide Fran!”
Puerto Maldonado guided 4-day Sandoval Lake tour: monkey island wildlife, canopy walkway, zip-line, kayaking, and lodge meals.
“Great food, lovely team and guides. They taught us so much. Remember long sleeves and repellent.”
4 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado with a small group, canopy views, Sandoval Lake wildlife, and a clay-lick parrot finale.
“The lodge was in terrible condition. Our bathroom was dirty, and although a cleaner came daily to make the bed, they never actually cleaned the room. The pool smelled awful and was completely green — clearly neglected. The room also had numerous spider webs, which only added to the overall lack of cleanliness. To make…”
4-day Tambopata jungle tour from Puerto Maldonado with a local guide, canopy tower views, Lake Sandoval wildlife, monkey encounters, and night wildlife.
“Very fun and insane experience. Once in a lifetime! It was very hot and there were many bugs but you go into the trip expecting that. The activities were so fun and days were filled with things to do.”
Small-group 3-day Amazon trip from Puerto Maldonado with Tambopata walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, and canopy views for $240.
“Great experience all around, if you go in August to September, everything will not be as green, but it was still beautiful. Saw way more animals that I would’ve expected, pool was nice, meals were very good, and Elmer our tour guide was top tier!!”
Small-group 2-night Tambopata Amazon stay with wildlife spotting at macaw clay licks, rivers, and lakes, transfers included.
“Amazing experience. Our guide Fredy was amazing. Knowledgeable, very good eye for wildlife and takes great pics with the telescope. All included activities were well worth it, food was amazing and so were accommodations. Be prepared for the humidity/sun and early wake ups though. Highly recommended.”
3 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: lodge nights, Sandoval Lake hike, giant otters, caiman safari, monkey island, canopy views.
“We had the most amazing experience. Our guide Umberto was the kindest, fun and knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend to really delve into the Amazon.”
A fast, wildlife-heavy 2-day Tambopata trip from Puerto Maldonado: canopy tower, zip-line, river caimans, and canoe time on Lake Sandoval.
“Great overall trip, would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to see the Amazon jungle. 5/5 stars! A few tips for review readers I would have liked to have read. 1) They suggest you leave your bigger bags and just take small rucksacks but most other guests had their entire bag. 2) You’re likely to…”
Tambopata rainforest wildlife over 3 days: Sandoval Lake, canopy walk, night search, and colorful parrot clay lick. Meals included.
“All ran really smoothly. Samuel was a great guide, obviously the jungle is his passion and you could feel this throughout. He was knowledgeable and informative. Really lovely guy. The lodge was nice, small pool to cool off in and clean. Food was good, lots of it. Activities were well planned.”
4 days in Puerto Maldonado’s Tambopata Reserve at Monte Amazónico Lodge: canopy walk, zip-line, Sandoval Lake rowing, night wildlife.
“A unique experience indeed. We saw a tone of amazing wildlife and it was so incredibe to be up close to this nature. The meals provided were good quality. Our tour guide Tito was fantastic also. He was 73 and born in the area. He knew so much and able to answer all of our…”
